My vision for the Halasuru Metro Station area is to reclaim it as a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally-rooted neighbourhood public space—one that prioritizes people over vehicles, respects the area’s heritage, and creates a safe and dignified environment for all users. Key Ideas & Interventions: 1. Pedestrian-Centric Design: Introduce continuous, barrier-free walkways with ramps to bridge level differences and ensure universal accessibility. Add raised pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures to ensure safe and slow vehicle movement. Remove encroachments from footpaths and ensure dedicated pedestrian zones near the metro entry. 2. Integrated and Organized Mobility Hub: Create a well-planned multi-modal interchange with clear zones for autos, Yulu bikes, buses, and metro access. Designate pick-up/drop-off bays and auto stands to reduce congestion and random vehicle halts. 3. Public Realm Enhancement & Placemaking: Install seating areas under shaded spots using locally inspired design elements—like temple motifs or traditional patterns. Introduce interactive public art, wayfinding signage, and lighting installations to make the space welcoming and safe, even after dark. Develop small green pockets or courtyards where people can pause, meet, or simply rest amidst the urban hustle. 4. Organized Vending & Informal Economy Integration: Allocate dedicated vending zones with clear demarcation, basic services (bins, electricity, water), and shaded areas to support livelihoods without disrupting pedestrian flow. 5. Lighting, Surveillance & Safety: Improve street lighting and integrate CCTV surveillance in collaboration with local authorities to reduce unlawful activity during the evenings and increase the sense of security. Design the space to allow clear sightlines and eliminate dark or hidden corners. 6. Celebrating Halasuru’s Heritage: Highlight local culture through interpretive signage, murals, and storytelling installations that narrate the area’s history—temples, ratha routes, and traditional housing. Potential Impact: 1. Inclusion: Enhances accessibility for people of all ages and abilities, and gives safe space for vendors and daily wage workers. 2. Safety: Reduces vehicle-pedestrian conflicts, unlawful activity, and improves visibility and navigability. 3. Public Health: Encourages walking, reduces pollution, and offers space to rest and socialize. 4. Environmental Impact: Adds greenery, manages heat, and reduces congestion through better multi-modal integration. 5. Cultural Identity: Revives the essence of Halasuru by blending modern functionality with heritage storytelling and design. This space has the potential to become a model for how heritage-rich, high-density neighbourhoods can evolve into people-first, multi-functional urban nodes—balancing the needs of mobility, economy, culture, and community in a single, inclusive public realm.